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Integrated Air Defence Weapon System

PENDING

Layered integrated air defence system line under DRDO-linked AoN package

Budget

N/A

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

85%

R&D READINESS

TRL 4/9

DRDO · Integrated Air Defence

● PENDING

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

DRDO 2026 Foundation Day brief lists IADWS among notable AoN-backed systems to be manufactured by Indian industry.

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about IADWS

Pipeline Status

TRL-4/9

AoN Backed Development

Estimated Budget

Undisclosed

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2031

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

85% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of IADWS?▾

Integrated Air Defence Weapon System is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-4/9 (AoN Backed Development). Layered integrated air defence system line under DRDO-linked AoN package

When is IADWS expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2031.

Which agencies and companies are building IADWS?▾

IADWS is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO; development partner: Services + Indian industry; vendors: DRDO, Indian industry.

What is the indigenisation level of IADWS?▾

IADWS targets an indigenous content of 85%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO · Indian industry

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